The REAL Truth About Living in NYC in 2024...

We'll talk about Life in NYC in 2024 and if it's worth Moving to New York anymore?

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I'm Jon Barr, an ex-sportscaster turned travel vlogger. If you're looking for waste no-time ,incredibly informative videos loaded with useful travel tips, you've come to the right place! My vlogs are made for the savvy traveler. Subscribe to learn all of my travel tips, tricks, and secrets that have helped me visit 33 countries. Based out of NYC but always on the go.

[TheGraceConnection]

We need a Barr in every major city in America to deliver quality content like this.

[davidbooker]

I’m a native New Yorker (to be specific, a native Manhattanite), and my wife and I are raising our kids here. To add to that I will note that both of my parents moved here when they were infants or toddlers (my dad from Washington, DC and my mom from New Jersey). All of that to say that I am a true New Yorker, but I consider anyone to be a New Yorker to be a person who embraces, loves and truly calls the city home!

[ChristopherFisher-ilxc]

I came to New York City for the first time on June 7. I completely fell in love with it and immediately booked a return trip a few weeks later. The biggest shock to me was that its really nothing like they show on TV and gets an unnecessary bad rap. I found New Yorkers for the most part to be rather friendly and helpful. There are alot of things to do and see in the city and beyond. I do photography and have spent a total of 12 days there so far taking 1000's of pictures and feel I haven't even scratched the surface. I did some looking and found I can get a job there that pays about 40 percent more than my current job and the cost of living is almost the same as my current town. Add to that not needing to buy a new car and I save $700/ month there. I know its not for everyone but my advice is visit and see for yourself. I watched this channel for almost 6 moths and feel it really prepared me for the New York Experience.

[daianemurray]

BIG fan of your channel!!! Too many people are capitalizing on how “bad” nyc is just for clickbaits so thanks for always keeping it real!

[michaelsanderson]

I was born and bred in NYC. Total of 45 years there. I left 5 years ago and I’ll always be a NYer. My wife lived there 15 years and was never a NYer, not for one day of her poser life!

[caressas]

I moved to New York City from Australia 19 years ago. Best. Decision. Ever. Yes, I miss home, and go back regularly to see family with my husband, but this city has a "hum", it's hard to explain, but that is how I know someone is a "New Yorker" they know what that hum is. It just runs on a different frequency, and it's magic. ♥

[bonniepwtf]

You always do such a good job with these. Sensible & honest answers are something I have come to expect from you, that and overall positivity. Thanks Jon.

[miguelsuarez]

Great informative video as always. Good job!

[rontvmetro]

Such a refreshing video compared to all the Cash Jordan videos. Seriously I am worried about him. Thanks for the content

[leekalgae]

I can always trust Jon to give us realistic and factual updates on New York!

[cgravaris]

Ive lived in NYC for about 10 months now, honestly on the crime front I could be seeing it from rose tinted glasses but ive not really seen it to be worse than anywhere else and havent really felt unsafe.

[Gryphonisle]

If crime is your concern, stay where you are.

My cousin. female, moved to SF from NYC about 15 years ago. She said she felt safer in NYC largely because no matter the hour there are always people out on the streets in NYC while SF rolls up the sidewalks fairly early and you’ll often be alone on a dark street.

[suefitz]

Thanks for addressing all those questions from your viewers Jon, it’s good to get honest and realistic advice from you. ❤❤❤

[sandranynj]

@HereBeBarr This is an excellent video. Answering questions from subscribers helped us learned a lot in an interesting, fun way. 👍🏼

[IvySilvias]

As an avid fan of your channel, i'm always looking for a fair side about NYC. Looking forward to live there someday. ❤Thanks Jon for a positve discussion😊

[Ethan_Albin]

Your videos help alot. Keep doing what you do man!!

[sct]

Furniture ——> Ikea delivers.
Grocery stores delivers. Fresh Direct delivers. Unfortunately, Trader Joe’s do not. 😢
Regarding the subways, never take the last 2 cars (iffy people). Never go into a car when the AC is not working. Never go into the car if a homeless person is sprawled on the seats (smells). Stand with your back against the wall, turn off your headphone, look around you. Never go out once dark.
—-NYer since 1968

[daviddevonshire]

I always appreciate your videos of NYC, your very honest opinions and suggestions are spot on 😊. Cheers to you 🍺🍺🍺

[melindabuchholz]

I truly appreciate your videos and insights!! I just took my parents to Beast & Butterflies last week and they said it was one of the highlights of their trip. Thank you so much 😊

[PedroJohnson-tvcq]

As someone that was born and and still lives in New York City it is so cool to see you go places that I have been thousands of times.